Job Overview:
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Patent Associate with 1–4 years of patent prosecution experience to join its growing Life Sciences intellectual property team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong academic foundation in the life sciences, coupled with legal expertise in patent strategy, drafting, and prosecution. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge innovations in biotechnology and healthcare, in collaboration with top-tier scientists and inventors.
Location:
Duties:
Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in the life sciences sector
Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and due diligence analyses
Collaborate with clients and inventors to develop global IP strategies
Assist with opinion work, including validity and infringement analyses
Provide strategic counseling on patent portfolio development and lifecycle management
Work with cross-functional legal and scientific teams on complex IP matters
Requirements:
1–4 years of law firm experience in patent prosecution
Demonstrated expertise in life sciences and biotechnology-related subject matter
Strong writing, communication, and legal analysis skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Interest in long-term professional growth within IP law
Education:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
Advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D., or equivalent) in one of the following:
Cell or Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Organic or Medicinal Chemistry
Cancer Biology
Pharmacology
Biophysics
Digital Health-related discipline
Certifications:
Admission to at least one U.S. state bar
Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Skills:
Superior academic credentials and strong analytical capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication
Proven ability to handle technical complexity in biotech and pharmaceutical inventions
Interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with clients, inventors, and colleagues
Detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Discretionary merit bonuses
Monthly wellness reimbursements
24/7 virtual behavioral health and emotional support
Comprehensive health coverage for employee and eligible family members
Family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, egg-freezing)
Paid parental leave
Concierge services for parenting support
Access to a parents and caregivers resource group
Career coaching for working parents
In-home and center-based backup childcare
Tutoring and academic support for children
Health Savings Accounts with firm contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
401(k) plan with firm match
Pretax commuter and parking benefits
Life insurance (basic and supplemental)
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Voluntary insurance options: long-term care, critical illness, accident, ID theft, pet
Firm-paid continuing legal education (CLE), bar exam fees, and bar dues
Company info
BCG Attorney Search
225 Franklin Street, 26th floor
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02110
Phone : (857) 277-7381
Fax : (213) 895-7306
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